MASTERWORKS FOR PIANO (MUS 284)

Term: Spring 2010

Faculty

	Edward EiknerShow MyInfo popup for Edward Eikner
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Schedule

Mon-Wed-Fri, 1:30 PM - 2:20 PM (1/13/2010 - 5/17/2010) Location: MAIN POR 104

Description

284: Masterworks for Piano.
Goal: To provide students with a historical overview of the piano and its predecessors. To trace the development of Keyboard Literature through different periods and styles in Western music, spanning from the Baroque to Contemporary Art Music. To recognize major works of Keyboard Literature by their main themes, structure and style. To develop understanding and knowledge of Piano Repertoire for teaching purposes. Each student will embark on an in-depth study of one significant work in the Repertoire and complete a research project/oral presentation as the culmination of her study.
Content: Examining and contextualizing the Western Pianist's Canon while also exploring works that are innovative and/or outside the accepted canon.
Taught: Fall. Alternate years.
Prerequisite: Two semesters of Applied Piano study or by permission of the Instructor.
Credit: 2 hours.